# Jackson says he doesn’t regret telling Collins to 'shut up'

> Maine senator Jackson denies regretting his 'shut up' remark after protester interrupted Senate debate.
- Title: Jackson says he doesn’t regret telling Collins to 'shut up'
- Summary: Maine senator Jackson denies regretting his 'shut up' remark after protester interrupted Senate debate. Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/jackson-doesnt-regret-telling-collins-to-shut-up-after-protester-interrupted-maine-senate-debate
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## Jackson denies regretting remark
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester claimed to be his campaign supporter during their Senate debate.

> She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was.
## Protester claims no coordination
Henry Elgie, a 19-year-old Bowdoin College student, told the New York Times he had 'zero coordination' with Jackson’s campaign and did not know Jackson personally.

> I do not know Troy Jackson personally or at all.
## Sunrise Movement supports action
The Sunrise Movement, a left-wing group advocating the Green New Deal, praised the protester for taking action during the Senate debate.

> We’re proud of this Sunrise volunteer who took action yesterday.
## Jackson defends his response
Jackson said he was not talking down to Collins and would not apologize for his remark, emphasizing he fights for Mainers.

> I’m fighting for Mainers and I just think that was another situation where she was talking down to me and I’m not going to apologize for that.
## Collins reacts to remark
Collins called Jackson’s response 'reflective' and noted his reputation in the Legislature when dealing with women he disagrees with.

> the fact that it seemed like such an automatic, quick reply was very telling.
## Jackson takes responsibility
Jackson admitted past confrontations with female lawmakers and took responsibility for his outburst, saying Republicans are attacking him falsely.

> I wear my heart on my sleeve.
## Key takeaway

Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester claimed to be his campaign supporter during their Senate debate.